Addison's first photo shoot!

Thanks again to my great friend Megan who came over to get some great shots of Addison. Although this particular shot made me cringe... afraid my baby was going to fall off this very small ledge in our house, it turned out adorable!!

Addison Grace

It's a girl! After waiting nine months, she's finally here! Russ and I left for the hospital at 2:30 am on Friday morning. (I had called my mom to watch the kids, and take them to school.) When we arrived to the hospital, I had to go through 12+ hours of labor, and she was still clinging tight to my ribs so we had to do a C-section. She was born on September 12 and weighs 8 lbs 13 oz. I was supposed to stay at the hospital for four days, but they let me out early on the third day. I'm still pretty sore, but I'm happy to be back home. Addison is beautiful, and reminds me of all three kids. At last, my family is completed with two boys and two girls!

Still no baby!

I'm sure you are all wondering if I have a new little one yet... but sadly I am still fat, pregnant, and feel like a ticking time bomb, or a watched pot. All three of my other babies came on their due date. So, I was slightly stunned when yesterday came and went and not a cramp, wince, or any sign of baby #4. I went to the doc today he said we would induce on Monday at 4:30 am if nothing happens before then. I have to say I am loosing confidence in my ability to have this baby on my own. You would think after 4 it would be falling out of me. This one seems to have it's own agenda and is not ready to be cut loose from the cord. Please send pain my way with voodoo dolls, or prayer, or witchcraft... whatever it takes to get this baby out!